Even acts of chivalry must be based on the foundation of sufficient strength for self-preservation. Lü Yang knew that if the assassin was also a master of deception, his level would be far higher than Lü Yang's, as he had possessed deceptive tools for at least half a year. “Yuan Bei, twenty-one years old this year, the same age as you…” Zhou Ling took a photograph from her briefcase and placed it in front of Lü Yang. Liu Yin, standing to the side, looked at the photograph, his expression subtly changing. His previous aggressive demeanor vanished instantly, replaced by immense heartache and anger. “She was Director Liu’s girlfriend two years ago. Director Liu was always busy with work, and he only started dating his first girlfriend in his thirties. They were very much in love and planne

